established
es·tab·lis·hed
adjective
1.
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
- “the established social order”
- “distrust the constituted authority”
- “a team established as a member of a major league”
- “enjoyed his prestige as an established writer”
- “an established precedent”
- “the established Church”
2.
- “an established reputation”
- “holds a firm position as the country”
3.
settled securely and unconditionally
- “that smoking causes health problems is an accomplished fact”
4.
5.
6.
introduced from another region and persisting without cultivation
Origin
See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.
Phrases
- established church
- established order
- established suit
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Word family
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